The effects of sugar substances (oligosaccharide, xylitol and erythritol) as alternative ingredients to sucrose on the quality characteristics and antioxidant activities of aronia jam were evaluated. The different types of sweeteners did not influence the pH, total acidity and sugar contents of the jam. The sucrose-containing jam showed the highest spreadness, while the oligosaccharide and erythritol-containing jams showed lower spreadness. In the chromaticity determination, the sucrose-containing jam showed the lowest L, a and b values compared with the other sweetener groups. There were no significant differences in the total polyphenols, flavonoids and anthocyanin contents in the jams. The antioxidant activity indicated by the DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities was over 70%. Sensory evaluation indicated the xylitol-containing jam to have the best preference in taste, flavor and overall acceptance. These results suggested that xylitol may be a good sugar substance in aronia jam.